1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1993 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 1993 Mercury Mystique is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Mystique. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Mystique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 863 kg more than 1993 Mercury Mystique. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac Calais | 1993 Mercury Mystique | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Calais | Mystique |
Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 711 Nm | 180 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2710 mm |